90% of Chennai’s power has been restored, according to the Tamil Nadu government

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has ordered all authorities and departments to be alert and prepared for quick relief and rescue as cyclone Michaung makes landfall on the Andhra coast. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu has been experiencing days of intense rain, and five weather-related deaths have been reported in Chennai.

Eight locations—Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema, and Kakinada—have been placed under a red alert in anticipation of Cyclone Michaung’s storm, which is expected to impact Andhra Pradesh shortly.Cyclone Michaung made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on the Bapatla coast, according to meteorologists.According to weather forecasts, the state and neighbouring cities will see severe weather through Thursday.